Date : 2007-11-20

Title : National Program Officer, IDD-USI

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National Program Officer, IDD-USI

Micronutrient Initiative

The Micronutrient initiative (www.micronutrient.org) is an international not-for-profit organization with its Head Quarter is Ottawa, Canada and Regional Officers in Asia and Africa. Our Commitment is to stimulate and support national actions to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition, assuring universal coverage and sustained impact on people's health and well-being.

National Program Officer, IDD-USI

S/he will work closely with the government and key stakeholders to lay the ground work so that the current Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention and Control - Universal Salt Iodization (IDD-USI) projects are implemented effectively. S/he would be responsible for coordination and liaison with key players and regional level. Support Government Program through various Initiatives that may include, formation of a task force, policy formulation including development of specific guidelines, act as a resource person for IDD-USI program. Monitoring of program at the national level including review of reports, surveys etc. Organization of technical or programmatic workshops. S/he will be required to provide technical support and guidance to Provincial Coordinators and field operations.

Qualification: Medical graduate with Masters in Public Health or Nutrition Or Graduate in Social Sciences with Masters in Public Health or Nutrition. 10 years of experience in development sector Good Knowledge of policies and programs of government and donor agencies. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as a team member. Ability to work independently and innovatively. The NPO, IDD-USI is a senior level full time position based in Islamabad and requires extensive travel. Excellent computer and communication skills (presentation and writing), fluency in spoken and written English and Urdu are mandatory.

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV along with a write-up (a must) not exceeding 200 words on their suitability for the positions, to the MI at MIPAKJOBS@yahoo.com by 28th November 2007. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. MI reserves the right to accept or reject any application submitted in response to this advertisement.

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